ReligionTracing Jewish culture and history in Istanbul's KuzguncukLocated in Istanbul's Üsküdar district, the neighborhood of Kuzguncuk has long been populated by the city's Jewish community, though shrinking in number in recent years. The neighborhood is literally sacred for Jews, as for over five centuries its Jewish cemetery on Nakkaştepe has been the resting place of buried pilgrims who once dreamed of Jerusalem More

ReligionFeel the spirit of RamadanRamadan, the holiest month in the Islamic world, is blessing Istanbul. With the body rested and the soul purified, this month brings hope and peace for Muslims everywhere More

ReligionFirst Ottoman masjid still serving
Known as the first masjid ever established by the Ottomans under a single roof, the 'Masjid with a Well' is a must-see tourist attraction that symbolizes the ancient Ottoman tradition of the 13th century
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